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View Article 7:02 p.m. September 9, 2026 WTTW Key City Council Panel Agrees to Tighten Chicago’s Ethics Law After ‘Problematic Incidents’ https://news.wttw.com/2026/09/09/key-city-council-panel-agrees-tighten-chicago-s-ethics-law-after-problematic-incidents A key Chicago City Council committee agreed on Tuesday to tighten Chicago’s Governmental Ethics Ordinance, advancing a slate of changes that includes a requirement that candidates explicitly stand by their advertisements. The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight unanimously voted to advance a revised package of reforms first introduced in …
View Article 7:02 p.m. September 9, 2026 WTTW Nicor Gas Rate Increase Cut by $140M After Settlement With Illinois Attorney General https://news.wttw.com/2026/09/09/nicor-gas-rate-increase-cut-140m-after-settlement-illinois-attorney-general Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office has reached a settlement agreement with the Northern Illinois Gas Company to cut the natural gas utility’s requested rate increase by approximately $140 million. Raoul on Wednesday announced the settlement, saying the deal allows Nicor to “retain good jobs in Illinois” while also protecting …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local See it: ‘Legendary retreat' hidden in Chicago suburb hits the market for $27 million https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/see-it-legendary-retreat-hidden-in-chicago-suburb-hits-the-market-for-27-million/3986673/ A "legendary retreat" spanning hundreds of acres tucked away in a northwest Chicago suburb has hit the market for $27 million. Known as Bunker Hill Farms, the massive private resort, which historically operated as an "ultra-exclusive, invite-only private retreat" that hosted high- profile guests and celebrities, features 490 acres of …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local Woman brutally mauled in Harvey calls for help with city's stray dog ‘crisis' https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/woman-brutally-mauled-in-harvey-calls-for-help-with-citys-stray-dog-crisis/3986708/ A dog attack in south suburban Harvey has left a woman who dreamed of becoming a registered nurse with life-threatening injuries. The attack happened July 7, near 160th and Paulina. LuShay Hobby said she was getting out of her car to head into a friend's home. That's when she heard …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local Woman's body found day after car plunged into Little Calumet River https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/womans-body-found-day-after-car-plunged-into-little-calumet-river/3986724/ Chicago police have found the body of a 26-year-old woman who went missing after the car she was riding in plunged into the Little Calumet River Tuesday. According to authorities, the discovery was made near the 13000 block of South Indiana at approximately 10:48 a.m. Wednesday, more than 24 hours …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local Chicago ranked No. 1 city in the world for resiliency to climate change. What that means https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-ranked-no-1-city-in-the-world-for-resiliency-to-climate-change-what-that-means/3986727/ Chicago was just ranked the number one city in the world for resiliency to climate change. However, that doesn’t mean Chicago is immune to climate change, nor does it mean the city has put the most effort and resources into preventing impacts from climate change. Stream NBC 5 for free, …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local Frankfort reeling from another tragedy after girl, 6, hit and killed by school bus driver https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/frankfort-reeling-from-another-tragedy-after-girl-6-hit-and-killed-by-school-bus-driver/3986721/ Suburban Frankfort is reeling from another tragedy after a 6-year-old girl was hit and killed by a school bus driver as she was on her way home from school on Tuesday. Students and staff at [ Grand Prairie Elementary are mourning ][9] the death of a classmate now [ identified …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local NBC 5 to launch new live sports and entertainment show starring Lou Canellis https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nbc-5-to-launch-new-live-sports-and-entertainment-show-starring-lou-canellis/3986747/ NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) has announced it will launch **_Tonight with Lou Canellis_ presented by Toyota ** , a live, half-hour weeknight Chicago sports, entertainment, pop culture, and special guests program hosted by veteran Chicago media personality / _NBC 5 News_ sports anchor **Lou Canellis** . _Tonight with Lou Canellis_ …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 NBC Local Lincoln-Way East students walk out after racist incidents involving Homewood-Flossmoor https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lincoln-way-east-students-walk-out-to-protest-racism-after-incidents-involving-homewood-flossmoor/3986780/ Students at Lincoln-Way East High School walked out of class Wednesday afternoon to protest racism following a football game incident and a disputed allegation involving the school’s cross-country program. Carrying signs and cheering, students at the Frankfort school said they wanted to support Homewood-Flossmoor students and push school leaders to …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Fox Chicago Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lake-forest-police-officer-medically-evacuated-chicago-after-fall-nicaragua-community-rallies-help ![Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help][16] ![Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help][16] #### [ Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Fox Chicago Viral video sparks fundraiser for 87-year-old Chicago ice pop vendor http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/viral-video-sparks-fundraiser-87-year-old-chicago-ice-pop-vendor ![Viral video helps 87-year-old Pilsen ice pop vendor get closer to retirement][10] ![Viral video helps 87-year-old Pilsen ice pop vendor get closer to retirement][10] #### [ Viral video helps 87-year-old Pilsen ice pop vendor get closer to retirement ][11] An 87-year-old ice pop vendor is getting a helping hand from …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Fox Chicago Making the grade: Hinsdale South students score perfect 36s on the ACT http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/making-the-grade-hinsdale-south-students-score-perfect-36s-on-the-act ![Making the grade: Hinsdale South students score perfect 36s on the ACT][5] ![Making the grade: Hinsdale South students score perfect 36s on the ACT][5] #### [ Making the grade: Hinsdale South students score perfect 36s on the ACT ][6] Two Hinsdale South High School seniors, Sophia Chen and Vasanth Ranganathan, …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Fox Chicago Officer-involved shooting in Des Plaines leaves one person hospitalized, police say http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-des-plaines-leaves-one-person-hospitalized-police-say ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * Officer-involved shooting: A male resident was hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting while Des Plaines police responded to a domestic disturbance just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block of Touhy Avenue. * Road closures: Touhy Avenue was closed between Des Plaines River Road …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Columbia Chronicle Columbia eliminates two career advisor positions in recent staff layoffs https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/columbia-eliminates-two-career-advisor-positions-in-recent-staff-layoffs/ Two out of the four career advisor positions were eliminated in the college’s recent round of staff layoffs. Anna Ogier-Bloomer , associate dean of career development and industry relations , confirmed the layoffs at the Career Center in an email to the Chronicle just before school started. “I would like …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Man critically wounded Humboldt Park shooting https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/09/man-critically-wounded-humboldt-park-shooting * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][102] * [ Facebook ][103] * [ Bluesky ][104] * [ Email ][105] * [ Reddit ][106] * [ Flipboard ][107] A man was critically injured during a shooting in Humboldt Park Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The man, …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Bally's Council committee hearing turns into a political 'circus' with more questions than answers https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/09/09/ballys-permanent-casino-river-west-construction-slowdown-video-gambling-terminals-city-council-license-committee * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][90] * [ Facebook ][91] * [ Bluesky ][92] * [ Email ][93] * [ Reddit ][94] * [ Flipboard ][95] Bally’s said Wednesday it has the financing to deliver a $1.7 billion casino and entertainment complex in River West, …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times 25 things to do in Chicago Sept. 10-16 https://chicago.suntimes.com/things-to-do/2026/09/09/25-things-to-do-in-chicago-sept-10-16 * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][48] * [ Facebook ][49] * [ Bluesky ][50] * [ Email ][51] * [ Reddit ][52] * [ Flipboard ][53] ### Theater * Johnny Galecki and Jacob Moskovitz star in Gregg Ostrin’s drama **“Kowalski.”** Set in 1947 Provincetown, it …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Sky’s Kate Martin is still figuring out who she is as a player https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/09/09/skys-kate-martin-is-still-figuring-out-who-she-is-as-a-player * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] What stands out about the [ Sky’s ][45] newest player, Kate Martin, beyond her freckles and Illinois roots, is …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago's plan for more Loop housing hits milestone with opening of Bellwether Residences https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2026/09/09/chicago-loop-housing-milestone-lasalle-street-bellwether-residences * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][20] * [ Facebook ][21] * [ Bluesky ][22] * [ Email ][23] * [ Reddit ][24] * [ Flipboard ][25] City and project leaders on Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of the Bellwether Residences, the first office-to-residential building conversion …
View Article 7:01 p.m. September 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times White Sox pushing back Luis Castillo for mechanical work as rotation stays in flux https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/09/09/white-sox-pushing-back-luis-castillo-for-mechanical-work-as-rotation-stays-in-flux-sean-burke-davis-martin-david-sandlin-noah-schultz-drew-thorpe-will-venable * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] Veteran right-hander **Luis Castillo** threw a bullpen on Wednesday afternoon. Given his 7.25 ERA in a White Sox uniform …